2014 Jaguar Xjr — MOT failures & pass rate
254 MOT tests on the 2014 Jaguar Xjr are in this dataset, and 87.4% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 18.1% of the time, so this is 5.5pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.9%) and lighting & signalling (3.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp cleaning device, pins and bushes and washers — headlamp cleaning device alone was recorded 10 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 14.3% in 2021 to 9.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.9% | 15 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.5% | 9 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.8% | 7 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.0% | 5 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.0% | 5 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp cleaning device | 10 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 6 |
| 3 | Washers | 6 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 5 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 4 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 18.1% | 46 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.2% | 36 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.2% | 26 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.1% | 13 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 8 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 5 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 114 | 16.7% |
| 60-90k | 87 | 11.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 56 | 14.3% |
| 2022 | 49 | 10.2% |
| 2023 | 54 | 16.7% |
| 2024 | 52 | 11.5% |
| 2025 | 43 | 9.3% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Xjr
On a 2014 Xjr, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (3.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (2.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2014 Jaguar Xjrs pass their MOT?
87.4% of the 254 2014 Jaguar Xjr MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Jaguar Xjr?
Tyres, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.5%).
Does the 2014 Xjr get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.7% in the 30-60k band to 11.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 254 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.